Hi Guys.
I cut a Mulberry log about a month and a half ago, split it and sealed the end.
The 2 staves are 53" long.
One of the staves had this branch sticking out, and after splitting I saw it`s going all the way into the heartwood:
The other stave has a similar thing, only smaller (most of it is in the other stave):
The two staves a straight, with tight heartwood rings:
From the far end to the "branch-out" (if that`s what it`s called) it`s 37" long:
I face 2 options:
A ) Go for 2 short, bendy-handle bows. In this case, My problem is working that branch sticking out.
B ) Cut the 2 staves to 37" each (without the branches) and splice them both. That means only one bow but I think it`ll be easier to work.
I will note that I`ve only made board bows until now, never a stave bow, but I`m up fir challenges.
I`d be grateful for any advice, idea and design suggestion.
Thanks in advance.
Dor.
